Better Training.

Better Officers.

Better Communities.

PSPBL helps police trainers and instructors develop problem-solvers.

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Lectures. Memorization. Command and control. The standard hasn't changed in decades.

Recruits graduate knowing policies but struggle with judgment.

You're stuck delivering training using methods you already know don’t work.

Developed by the authors of the Police Training Officer (PTO) program

Training police officers since 2003.

Online Learning Experiences

PTO vs. FTO: Understanding the Difference

Learn why the Police Training Officer (PTO) model develops better critical thinkers than traditional Field Training Officer (FTO) programs, and how problem based learning prepares officers.
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Introduction to Problem Based Learning

Master the 5-step PBL process police professionals use to think critically, analyze information, and apply sound judgment. Learn how PBL differs from traditional training and why it matters.
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AI Tools for Police Trainers

Understand how AI can support the PBL process while maintaining ethical standards and professional accountability. Learn which tools exist, how to use them responsibly, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
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Level 2 Courses

Problem Solving in Problem Based Learning.

Learn the five-step process, practise it on a policing scenario, and learn to facilitate without rescuing learners.
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Introduction to Rubrics and Bloom’s Taxonomy

Build clear, fair rubrics and use Bloom’s Taxonomy to set the level of thinking you expect from learners.
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The Learning Experience

How Our Courses Work

Learn

Practitioner-written lessons you can complete at your own pace. Short readings, interactive activities and video where it helps.

Reflect

Write down your thinking as you go. Use the reflection prompts and journal to see how your reasoning develops over time.

Use

Download printable facilitator summaries and take what you learned straight to your classroom.

Apply

Work through realistic problems using the process you just learned. Make decisions, defend your reasoning, and review your approach against the steps.

STEP 1:

Learn the Fundamentals

Start with free content on what PBL is, why traditional training fails, and how the Police Training Officer model works.

STEP 2:

Access Paid Courses

Take a Level 2 course for $10. Pay once, keep access for life, and earn a certificate of completion.

STEP 3:

Get Certified

Join an in-person PTO certification session, planned for 2027. Course achievers receive 20% off.

Trusted by Trainers Since 2003

For over two decades, we’ve trained instructors across North America to bring problem-based learning into their academies, field training programs, and advanced officer courses.

"Officers use force far less often than they use conversation. Yet we spend most of our training time on the former."
Gerry ClevelandLawyer | Co-Founder & Co-Chair
"Yelling at someone in crisis is like throwing gasoline on a fire. We know better. We just haven't built it into how we train."
Gregory SavilleCo-Founder & Co-Chair
"We teach recruits what to do in a use-of-force situation. We rarely teach them how to talk to people. That's backwards."
Paul LaferrierePTO Facilitator | Board Member
"The officer with no complaints wasn't doing anything extraordinary. He was having regular conversations and actually listening."
Tim HegartyPTO Facilitator | Board Member

What Changes When Training Changes

From Memorization to Critical Thinking

Training that builds analytical reasoning, not just recall.

Officers who analyze situation and make decisions under pressure.

From Reaction to Emotional Intelligence

Training that develops awareness before the moment demands it

Trainers who build judgment and communication into every scenario.

From Enforcement to Community Trust

Training that connects service to the people being served

Agencies where officers solve problems alongside their communities.

Ready to Improve Your Training?

Create a free account to start with the fundamentals. Or take a Level 2 course and keep access for life.

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Get access to our first three courses for FREE and start your process to get fully certified.

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Take a Level 2 Course

Go deeper with courses on problem solving and rubrics. $10 each, one payment, lifetime access.

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